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  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,064
    edited August 2006
    Quarter of six here and have my first cup o' joe with me. I see that it was a fairly calm night, well 'cept for Kev and Vickie. Thank you ladies for them theres beautiful words. I'll check back later and take a shift. I'm working today. Save some grub for me, I usually come home famished.

    lini
  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 2,941
    edited August 2006
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    The rain is ending, the sun is rising and sending you all a beautiful rainbow to start your day.
  • baldeagle
    baldeagle Member Posts: 97
    edited August 2006
    I fell asleep on my watch - oh darn. But the cattle rustlers didn't get in. So ow we can do the daytime camp tending.

    I'm off to gather wood and will take a posse (me and the DH and the dog) to the drywood river looking for good stuff. LOts of lava rocks there - will bring some back to put around the fire and keep it safe. The posse will be gone for a few days - so we will be making a little fire to keep us warm at nite and will think of the big wagon circle as we sit where the mountains meet the prairies - so close you can reach out and touch the peaks.

    As for those stars - reminds me of a song I used to sing for the kids - compliments of Anne Murray

    Stars are the windows of heaven,
    where angels peak through
    Up in the sky, they keep and eye
    on kids like me and you
    They cry each time we are naughty
    Their tear drops are the rain
    But when we're good they are smiling
    And will shine again
    Stars are the windows of heaven
    Where angels peak though.
    Adios mi amigos, Hasta manna
    Jeannette
  • christineK
    christineK Member Posts: 735
    edited August 2006
    Newvickie - your post reminds me of this peaceful song I have used as a lullaby.

    Why are there so many songs about rainbows
    And what's on the other side?
    Rainbows are visions, but only illusions,
    And rainbows have nothing to hide.
    So we've been told and some choose to believe it
    I know they're wrong, wait and see.
    Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection,
    The lovers, the dreamers and me.


    Who said that every wish would be heard and answered
    When wished on the morning star?
    Somebody thought of that, and someone believed it,
    And look what it's done so far.
    What's so amazing that keeps us stargazing
    And what do we think we might see?
    Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection,
    The lovers, the dreamers, and me.


    All of us under its spell,
    We know that it's probably magic...


    ... Have you been half asleep? And have you heard voices?
    I've heard them calling my name.
    ... Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?
    The voice might be one and the same
    I've heard it too many times to ignore it
    It's something that I'm s'posed to be...
    Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection,
    The lovers, the dreamers, and me.
  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 2,941
    edited August 2006
    Quote:


    All of us under its spell,
    We know that it's probably magic...


    ... Have you been half asleep? And have you heard voices?
    I've heard them calling my name.
    ... Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?
    The voice might be one and the same
    I've heard it too many times to ignore it
    It's something that I'm s'posed to be...
    Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection,
    The lovers, the dreamers, and me.




    Christine...made me cry...just must be my day for tears today.
    I hope our sweet ladies feel our magic spell, I hope when they are half asleep they hear our voices, the rainbow connection is here!

    This day we find it, the rainbow connection,
    The lovers, the dreamers, the SISTERS and me.

    XXXXXXXOOOOOOOOO
    Vickie
  • Deese
    Deese Member Posts: 50
    edited August 2006
    Okay guys, I'm heading to the river to take a bath and (sniff)I strongly urge the rest of you to do the same! (Will someone come and watch for snakes)

    P.S. Carrie, smearing buffalo chips on you does not keep the mosquitoes away! Stop it!

    Don't cry Vickie, you'll make me cry!

    Denise
  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 2,941
    edited August 2006
    Just havin one of those days...think I'll take Kevin and go get a shower...no one knows if your crying in the shower and who could cry with Kevin Costner!
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    Oh...we'll be showering here...be back later.
  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 2,941
    edited August 2006
    You are all welcome to use my shower after I'm done.
    Uh Carrie...maybe you should go first...bufalo chips...ewww.
    Kevin says he'll keep the snakes away but ya gotta watch him...he'll probably be peeking.
  • silvergirl9114
    silvergirl9114 Member Posts: 310
    edited August 2006
    Naniam---
    Your post from this morning brought tears to my eyes. There are angels on high watching over all of us but I think we have all become angels on earth for each other. Only my sisters here understand what we are all experiencing and feeling.

    My first "annual" one year onc visit will happen---with all of it's attendant crazy making tests, this coming Monday. I know everyone in the circle will be walking into that building with me---we will look like the Verizon wireless commercial! Not to mention all of those wagons out in front clogging up the parking lot!

    Hope everyone is having a good day herdin' them doggies and looking for Kevin in the bushes. Personally, I still have a "thing" for Sean Connery but still haven't forgiven him for saying it's OK to hit a woman about a thousand years ago.

    Jean
  • lv2cmp
    lv2cmp Member Posts: 899
    edited August 2006

    Just in from my 1st herceptin/zamata treatment after being diagnosed with mets. I will join in on the watch now but with this benadryl just shake me if you see me sleeping. Amy

  • normalcani
    normalcani Member Posts: 11
    edited August 2006
    'Shaking Amy gently' go ahead and nap hon..... I'm here now and should be around for a while.....

    Hugs.....
    Candi
  • Sige
    Sige Member Posts: 334
    edited August 2006
    This is the best thread we've had in forever.

    Hugs
    Peggy

    PS: Silently watching from the distant field of heather, keeping safe watch...on the ladies TAKING A BATH!!!!! lololol
  • csp
    csp Member Posts: 119
    edited August 2006
    Quote:


    P.S. Carrie, smearing buffalo chips on you does not keep the mosquitoes away! Stop it!


    Denise




    It won't ? Geez last time I listen to shel !
    Guess I"m first in the shower
    (It did help with fingernail bitting habit )

    hugs,
    Carrie
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 282
    edited August 2006
    Carrie, you and Denise remind me of that old Bing Crosy/Danny Kaye movie with Rosemary Clooney and whatever the other woman's name was (Vera something?) and of course can I think of the name of the movie? Holiday Inn? White Christmas? One of those...

    and the two sisters are singing their nightclub act with their feather fans.. "sisters, sisters, such devoted sisters..."
  • Sige
    Sige Member Posts: 334
    edited August 2006
    LOL...it was White Christmas (one of my favorite all-times) and it was Rosemary Clooney & Vera-Ellen...(or Carrie & Denise?!)

    Sisters

    Sisters, sisters,
    There were never such devoted sisters.
    Never had to have a chaperone, no sir.
    I'm here to keep my eye on her.

    Caring, sharing
    Every little thing that we are wearing.
    When a certain gentleman arrived from Rome,
    She wore the dress and I stayed home.

    All kinds of weather, we stick together,
    the same in the rain or sun.
    Two different faces, but in tight places
    we think and we act as one. Uh-huh!

    Those who've seen us
    know that not a thing can come between us.
    Many men have tried to split us up, but no one can.
    Lord help the mister who comes between me and my sister,
    and Lord help the sister that comes between me and my man.

    All kinds of weather, we stick together,
    the same in the rain or sun.
    Two different faces, but in tight places
    we think and we act as one. Uh-huh!

    Those who've seen us
    know that not a thing could come between us.
    Many men have tried to split us up, but no one can.
    Lord help the mister who comes between me and my sister,
    and Lord help the sister who comes between me and my man.

    Sisters!
    Sisters!
    Sisters!
    Don't you come
    between me and my man!

    image

    Hugs
    Peggy
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 282
    edited August 2006
    woo hoo, way to go Peggy!!!! I wanted to call her Vera Lynn but that's just a little before that girl's time!! You are a treasure trove of trivia...you remind me so much of my sister who could recall just about anything...

    I think that picture is totally Carrie & Denise!!!
  • tflowers
    tflowers Member Posts: 232
    edited August 2006

    I wish my sister and I were that close. Please treasure what you have. I'm just riding thru on my way to town for some entertainment tonight. Going to the Eagles-Steelers game so I'll pickup supplies at the general store. Need more coffee and moonshine??

  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited August 2006
    carrie?????!!!!!

    you took me seriously??????

    keep a good watch ladies, i'm taking the wagon into town for supplies........be back monday or tuesday depending on the weather!
  • normalcani
    normalcani Member Posts: 11
    edited August 2006
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    Hugs....
    Candi
  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 2,941
    edited August 2006
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    The sun will be setting soon...going to start a fire (no kidding either, I'm having a smash and burn kinda day and have an old table that's gonnna be history along with all my frustrations).
    See you all later...
    Hugs
    Vickie
  • susanmcm
    susanmcm Member Posts: 699
    edited August 2006
    Hey I was working today so I'll take one of the evening shifts.

    Brenda, another beautiful post.
    Niki , Libby is beautiful.
    Jeanette, thanks for bringing the smores. My fav.
    Joan, you really have to stop your face to face socializing.

    Susan
  • nosurrender
    nosurrender Member Posts: 737
    edited August 2006
    OMG my favorite movie! How do you find these things Peggy?!

    I am just checking in before my shift later tonight.

    I brought some things for us since it is going to get a little cooler tonight...

    thick lambskin to lay our sleeping bags on

    fleece feety pajamas

    I made my famous chili (please no one invite Dave tonight)

    I baked a whole brie with currants and chutney is getting all melty and ready to eat

    Fresh corn to roast on the fire with lots of butter when it is ready

    Hot rolls with melted butter

    Apple brown betty baked in the coals of the campfire

    And I brought a book where we can each take a page and describe or draw our wagons, and what we carry in them, and write down why we are encircling the sisters we love, so this moment in time will be with us forever.

    I will be back later for my shift- gotta get back to the chili! It's almost ready!.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Member Posts: 2,728
    edited August 2006
    Peggy: Once again - you made me laugh so hard I spit my wine on the computer!!

    And the sisters song, its so great. I have 3 SIL and they include me - we stand side by side and sing that song.

    So I'm back at the site, enjoying what is left of my wine. Reading all of these posts has been very emotional. So many nice, heartwarming things.

    And NS: I cant wait for the grub! Hurry please.

    Deb: The dog chasing cocker spaniel - cracks me up. I'll be back for sure if not later, in the early morning watch.

    Nicki
  • fancy2
    fancy2 Member Posts: 14
    edited August 2006
    Vickie, sometimes smash and burn is the only way to get things out of your system. Enjoy it! You can cry too. If you keep your mouth closed really tight, you could scream a little too, and nobody would hear.

    Gentle hugs to you. Tomorrow will be brighter.
  • fancy2
    fancy2 Member Posts: 14
    edited August 2006

    Sorry I've been gone, sisters. I was working on a project for Sunday and couldn't get time off to post. But I'm back now, and I'll feed the critters tonight and bring in some more firewood. Everybody got a slicker? Might rain a little, too.

  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 2,941
    edited August 2006
    My wagon is green with a blue silk top, silver wheels and velvet seat. Painted with bright stars so all our sisters can pick a star when it's cloudy and make a wish. All wishes made on my wagons stars would come true. A "Welcome Sisters" sign facing our campfire on one side a "Beware Cancer Beast" sign on the other. Full kitchen inside to cook anything you desire, comfy mattress and down comforters...lots of pillows to prop up our uncomfortable sister and a stereo that will play whatever you wish to hear...even Lini! Stuffed animals and real ones to cuddle too. Candlelight, moonshine and chocolate. Wind chimes to twinkle us to sleep.
    Encircling our sisters to keep them safe, to make them feel our love, to let them know that they are never alone, to put out more positive energy than the world has ever seen. Encircling them to let them know that if love and caring could kill this beast it would be long gone by morning light.
    Now...whose got Kevin...bet he's at the waterfall!! Men!!

    xxxooo
    Vickie
  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 2,941
    edited August 2006
    oh yeah...did my smashing and burning...feeling rather evil but got the blues out of my system for now. My poor dogs think I've gone over the edge but my son thought it was pretty hilarious...I told him I was beating up cancer so I could get even.
    Thanks all who lifted me up today.
    Hugs
    Vickie
  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,064
    edited August 2006

    You're too funny Vickie. I was feeling all calm and mellow from your first post. Then "boom", I'm picturing you smashing and burning and all hyped up. I hate those blues. They sure have a way of creeping up on you. I'm glad that you're feeling better, now that you took me from Mellow Yellow to Calamity Jane all in a minute. LOL!!!

  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited August 2006
    oh my god you guys LOOK WHAT I FINALLY FIGURED OUT while i'm waiting for mike to preflight the plane!!!!!

    #
  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 2,941
    edited August 2006

    I'm all over the place today Lini...I truly think they radiated my brain or something because I have just been off the charts!!! Good thing it's Friday, I don't think they could take another day of me at work. I think working with me today was probably like being pecked to death by chickens! It was rough...but ok now.

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